Obituaries
Russell Eugene "Russ" Gruber
Sep 17, 2022
Russell Eugene Gruber, age 93, of Richland passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 17, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1929, in South Haven, Michigan, the son of Harold J. Gruber and Carra (Kreigh) Gruber. Russ was raised on the family farm during the depression with eight brothers and sisters: Grace (Barry) Cushman, Paul (Leilanii) Gruber, and Glenda...
Michael "Mike" Lambeth
Sep 16, 2022
Michael L. Lambeth died at home, after a long battle with Parkinson's, on September 16th 2022. He was born June 28, 1951 to Frank and Pearl (DeVries) Lambeth.Mike married Cathy Shaw Lambeth on June 29, 1974 and together they had two children. He graduated from Gull Lake Schools and went on to graduate from Western Michigan University. His passion was...
Arlene Mabel Livingston
Sep 12, 2022
Arlene Mabel Livingston, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born on January 26, 1939, in Nashville, Michigan, the loving daughter of Robert and Mabel (Kinne) Ayres. Arlene married "The Love of Her Life", Eugene Livingston, on August 25, 1956 and built a life together for the...
James W. "Jim" Westcott
Sep 12, 2022
James W. "Jim" Westcott, age 96, of Hickory Corners passed away peacefully on Monday evening, September 12, 2022. He was born in Battle Creek on May 4, 1926, the son of Carl P. and Bessie M. (Whiting) Westcott and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1944. Jim faithfully served his country as a Fireman First...
Ronald Burdette
Sep 11, 2022
Ronald Dean Burdette, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, September 11th, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1959, to his parents James Burdette and Joann Dishman. He lived to be 63.Ronald is remembered fondly as "Ron," "Dad," "Brother," "Grandpa," "Popeye/Pie-Pie," "Friend," and as a handful of other names that he proudly owned but would be impolite to...
Melva Jane Zaharion
Sep 11, 2022
Melva Jane Zaharion, 92, of Battle Creek passed away with her family at her side on September 11, 2022. Melva was born on August 14, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Henry and Helen (Langs) Webster. Melva resided in Battle Creek all her life and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1948. She was employed by Calhoun Federal...
Alice Katherine (Shirlaw) Montague
Sep 11, 2022
Alice Katherine (Shirlaw) Montague, age 93, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2022. Alice was born October 8, 1928, in Battle Creek, Michigan to James G. and Candace A. (Jarvis) Shirlaw. She was a 1946 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Alice was united in marriage to James Raymond Montague on May 17, 1947,...
Jean Beverly (Phelps) Krohn
Sep 11, 2022
Jean Beverly Krohn, 90, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.Jean was born on June 7, 1932 in New Haven, Michigan to Walter and Eleanor (Swailes) Phelps. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree from University of Kentucky and went on to receive her Master's from Western Michigan University. On June 14, 1956, Jean was united in marriage...
Jean "Merrilynn" (Misner) Gay
Sep 8, 2022
Jean M. "Merrilynn" (Misner) Gay, age 91, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday afternoon, September 8, 2022. She was born in Sparta, Michigan on February 3, 1931, the loving daughter of Jason Lynn and Emma R. (Schmidt) Bradford. Merrilynn graduated from Albion College in 1953 and worked as a first-grade teacher with the Lakeview School District for several years.Merrilynn had...
Ross Douglas Hargett
Sep 6, 2022
Ross Douglas "Doug" Hargett, 61, of Battle Creek, died September 6, 2022. Douglas was born February 21, 1961, in Adrian Michigan to Ross and Mary Ellen (Davis) Hargett.He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1979 and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His career was in outdoor advertising. He started in the family business and...
Erna Seiss
Sep 4, 2022
Erna Volkmann was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on July 15, 1920 to Gustav (Adolph) and Frieda Volkmann and died peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2022. She was 102 years old.Erna earned her nursing diploma at the Barnes Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis and became a U.S. Navy nurse during WWII. She was stationed...
Nicholas A. "Nick" Probol
Sep 4, 2022
Nicholas A. "Nick" Probol, age 32, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek tragically passed away Sunday afternoon, September 4, 2022. He was born in Battle Creek on June 9, 1990, the loving son of Frederick and Elizabeth "Liz" (Mohlman) Probol and graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 2008. Nick then received a Bachelor's...
David Allen Barnell
Sep 3, 2022
David Allen Barnell, age 76, of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022. He was born in Sturgis, Michigan on August 10, 1946, the son of Paul H. and Maxine J. (Klopfenstein) Barnell. He graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1964. A Vietnam Era veteran, David faithfully served...
Roy M. Van Loo
Sep 2, 2022
Roy M. Van Loo, Jr., age 80 of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born on July 5,1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Roy M. and S. Elaine (Foster) Van Loo. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, where he graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1960. He...
Carol Lou Mead
Sep 1, 2022
Born March 9, 1942, Carol grew up in the small town of Standish, MI. After graduating high school she went on to Central Michigan University where she obtained her teaching degree. Carol taught second graders for twenty five years and totally loved her job! Carol married the love of her life, Arden Mead, shortly after graduating college and together they...
David E. Swafford
Aug 31, 2022
David E. Swafford, age 79, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Aug 31, 2022, at Glen Arbor Hospice Care facility, after losing his battle with heart disease. David was born Aug 16, 1943, in Battle Creek Michigan, the son of Robert and LoRetta Swafford. David graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1961 and proudly enlisted in the US Navy. He...
Richard Lynn Geno
Aug 30, 2022
Richard Lynn Geno, 56, of Battle Creek, lost his battle with cancer on the morning of August 30, 2022, at 2:30 am, in the comfort of his home.Richard was born June 7, 1966, in Nashville ,TN, the son of Harold and Ivy (Hall) Geno.He enjoyed spending as much time as he possibly could with his grandson's. He absolutely adored his...
James Roy "Jim" Keller
Aug 28, 2022
James Roy Keller, cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. James was born to James L. and Barbara Keller on February 17, 1946 in Benton Harbor's Mercy Hospital. In October of 1965, James joined the United States Air Force, in which he was extremely proud to serve his country. Stationed in...
Sally Jo Lunt
Aug 27, 2022
Sally Jo Lunt, 82, of Battle Creek, died August 27, 2022 with her family by her side. Sally was born March 9, 1940 in Battle Creek to William and Geraldine (Bostock) Roderick. She graduated high school and worked as a cashier at local stores for many years. Sally enjoyed bowling, playing pool and cards and dancing. She loved spending time...
Joseph H. Laurinec
Aug 27, 2022
Joseph H. Laurinec, age 98, died as he wished at his residence at Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek, Michigan, Saturday, August 27, 2022. This was made possible because of the dedication and compassion of the staff and residents, his daughter Leslie and Careline Hospice Services.He was born April 5, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to immigrant Slovak parents Joseph and Elizabeth...
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